Science Quotes
Discovery, wonder, and the relentless pursuit of understanding how the world works.
20549 quotes
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
E
E
H
H
H
H
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
"Observation and measurement are the foundations of psychology."Cyril Burt
"The pursuit of scientific truth requires intellectual honesty."Cyril Burt
"Psychology must move beyond subjective impressions to objective measurement."Cyril Burt
"Research integrity is the foundation of all scientific progress."Cyril Burt
"Measurement in psychology must be both rigorous and humane."Cyril Burt
"Scientific inquiry demands we question our own assumptions."Cyril Burt
"Statistical methods help us understand human behavior, but do not explain it."Cyril Burt
"Educational reform must be grounded in scientific evidence."Cyril Burt
"Psychology is the science of understanding ourselves and others."Cyril Burt
"Scientific understanding grows through patient observation and analysis."Cyril Burt
"Science provides the method for understanding the laws of learning."Edward Thorndike
"Science advances through the systematic testing of how learning actually occurs."Edward Thorndike
"The spacing effect demonstrates that distributed practice yields superior long-term retention"Hermann Ebbinghaus
"The architecture of memory reveals the architecture of the mind"Hermann Ebbinghaus
"The spacing principle is nature's way of saying that quality matters more than quantity"Hermann Ebbinghaus
"The forgetting curve is not a law of limitation but a map to improvement"Hermann Ebbinghaus
"Scientific study of human ability reveals more about our limitations than our potential."Lewis Terman
"The study of exceptional ability teaches us about the nature of human development itself."Lewis Terman
"The measurement of human potential remains our greatest scientific frontier."Lewis Terman
"The psychology of human mating reveals that we are not blank slates but products of millions of years of evolution."David Buss
"The mind is a product of evolution, shaped by problems our ancestors faced."David Buss
"The patterns we see in attraction are not arbitrary but deeply patterned by evolution."David Buss
"Understanding the competition for mates illuminates much of human behavior."David Buss
"Intelligence in humans evolved partly as a tool for navigating complex social worlds."David Buss
"The emotions accompanying rejection are ancient defense mechanisms against social exclusion."David Buss
"The science of human behavior must include the study of conflict and competition."David Buss
"The psychology of obsession reveals how powerful our ancestral programs can be."David Buss
"The emotions we feel in relationships are not irrational; they serve deep purposes."David Buss
"Human sexuality is complex because it serves multiple adaptive functions."David Buss
"Our preferences in partners reflect the qualities that enhanced survival in ancestral times."David Buss